Correction: @ 7:13 It should have been punch level 5, not level 1 as said in the video. Thank you to all the 4,309,189 comments mentioning this correction. -Brett

@noahjamesbenbowbarragan4126

3 жыл бұрын

does your website ship products worldwide or spain? i want to buy a traxxas bandit vxl but idk if it ships to spain

@62083_tx

3 жыл бұрын

Can you review a xinlenhong 9125??

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

@@noahjamesbenbowbarragan4126 We ship to Spain, but we cannot ship Traxxas to Spain, very sorry. We can only sell Traxxas in North America. -Brett

@muhammadrifqi8024

3 жыл бұрын

7:20, you said you didn't try it, but in the video after that what makes it a wheelie?

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

@@muhammadrifqi8024 We changed roads. The first parking lot was slick, but the second driveway was a very abrasive surface, and the truck wheelied no problem with all that traction. The first parking lot has been sealed recently, it's really dusty and low traction. -Brett

You will want to INCREASE the punch setting to 5, not DECREASE it to 1 👍🏻👍🏻

@davelongnut6657

3 жыл бұрын

Correct

When you said "I couldn't help myself " I thought for sure you were going to hit the ramp hard again and do a back flip 😀. Cool video as always, thanks!!!

@RickWilleyOMC

3 жыл бұрын

Me too ✋😆

@DUNGSTA

2 жыл бұрын

Bamboozled

I always love your reviews, Brett. You in Amain are so honest. You even showed its flaws including the detached axle.You're not the typical salesmen who just show all the positives and hide the disadvantages.

I'm really glad yall got a vorteks in on the page even if arrma won't send you one to review! Great video!! I haven't ran mine yet but I plan on it this weekend!

Does Brett bounce out of bed each morning thinking “yay I’m going to work today!!!”. Probably....

@TheNamesArif

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenmastersmaster that is true, but at least it's not a bad job tho

@thischildishlifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Probably 😄

Wow that looks really fun! Wasn’t too excited when I first saw it listed for sale but this video definitely changed my opinion

That thing is wicked fast and a blast! Thanks Bret for the video!

just getting back into the hobby and i've followed quite a few rc related channels, i really enjoy bretts presentation on these amain vids, keep em flowing!

@V8chump

3 жыл бұрын

I’d highly recommend any of the arrma 3s cars, my friend drove his granite off a cliff multiple times and somehow didn’t have any damage at the end of the day

Getting one off of my coworker with 3 batteries and well taken care of. Good price as well

Love your video's amain!! keep em up!

I had the same thing happen on the typhon. I'm glad you pointed that out and its a easy no cost fix......

Same just happened to my Big Rock v3 but I'm about 25 runs in, so probably expected. Thx for the explanation anyway guys.

Just added one of these to my collection today and I love it!!! video coming soon.....

That looks like so much fun, I have a chap model I got off Amazon and it's fun but this is a whole other level of fun. I want this.

@chrisginoc

2 жыл бұрын

Haiboxing?

7:55 "It wheelie came to life for me..." 😂

Great video! Nice footage

My wife just got me one of these badboys for my birthday. So excited to rip it around!

I bought my son one after he fried his redcat and I was so impressed I bought myself one too lol. I have no idea at all about the RC world just thought it would be cool to have one too so I can bash with my son this year. I've seen reviews on people hating on it and others loving it. I personally love it,but then again I'm a 100% RC Rookie lol. Love the vids!!

I gotta say I love amain hobbies. I just ordered a new steering servo arm from them that I couldn’t find ANYWHERE. You guys now have a loyal customer for life... (I know my comment has nothing to do with the vorteks, but I just had to say it)

Nice video, as usual!

Cool video I got the arrma senton blx recently and my 3 year old and I always enjoy driving that it scoots with a 6000mah 100c 11.1v battery

I just purchased one of these. It’s insane.

The Vorteks is a cool car!!! I have ordered a Big Rock for me and can’t wait to get it 🔥

@smarthandsomeguy

3 жыл бұрын

It really is. But: Man - I pre-ordered the Big Rock for my son‘s birthday (end of May). I think he needs the higher stance/ground clearance considering the terrain available to us). I never anticipated the „in stock“ flag so badly. Imagine that birthday… anti dust shroud, LiPo, shock and diff oil, upgraded motor bearings, tool set - all there, but no truck… argh… PS: yes, I am an awesome dad.

@smarthandsomeguy

3 жыл бұрын

Lol - ich hab erst jetzt gesehen, dass du „feutastisch“ bist. Ich hab’ deine Big Rock Preview in Abwesenheit des Autos gesehen. Du hast gesehen, dass Tamico gerade von 14.5. auf „Mai“ gewechselt ist? O. M. (F) G…

@feutastisch

3 жыл бұрын

@@smarthandsomeguy Hey Cool 👊🙏Hab ich schon gesehen vielen Dank! Tamico meinte zu mir, dass der Big Rock vielleicht schon heute oder spätestens am 15.5. bei Ihnen ist 😊Das Auto hab ich schon vor 3 Wochen bestellt, bin schon mega gespannt auf den Big Rock 🤩

@smarthandsomeguy

3 жыл бұрын

@@feutastisch Alles klar! Ich abonniere deinen Kanal, dann sehe ich ja, wenn du das gute Stück bekommst :-)

@feutastisch

3 жыл бұрын

@@smarthandsomeguy danke!

Great video fella

Wow nice review bro !👍

Live mine , the added weight of the chassis Is nice over the rustler keeps it planted and stock heavier weight shock oil. Also the stiffer side walls and tires in general feel great. Mesh was too loose out of the box imo. Def a great fun RC want to try prolines because theyll balloon and give more control in the air possibly. Hoping bodies are avail soon.

This gonna be my first arrma

Will be my first Arrma 👍🏻

WOW that thing is amazimg im gonna buy that thing!!

Exelente video saludos desde 🇨🇱

Come sempre onesto ed affidabile i tuoi video sono in assoluto il meglio se devo fare un un'acquisto, sicuramente metti in evidenza i pro ed i contro, devo dire che Arrma rispetto a traxxas mi sembra più robusto e durevole. Grazie come sempre

can't wait to get this

My Typhon had the same axle issue on the same wheel. Loctite FTW👍

Great video brother🤩🤩🤩

Nice vid! If you could only afford to buy one, which would you buy; Vorteks, Big Rock or Typhon? For drivability, jumping, off-road (dirt and grass) and general bashing? The RC will be for my 6 year old son’s Birthday, so it’s kind of a big deal on getting him something he’ll handle and not hate the hobby.

For a large scale Vorteks, 6.8x3.8 Badlands on the Mojave....generous body trimming, mimicking the 30° north truck body

Saw a guy purchase this at a hobby shop today and was just getting into the hobby

I just got a vorteks and I think the motor delay only happens when the AVC is turned up. This is off of my experience with this awesome stadium truck.

Do you bash (Big Rock or Granite) or do you like performance and handling (Vorteks)? Now Arrma has you covered! 👍

Nicely done with the review 👏💯 It's a cool truck & it's biggest drawback is the price ,but to be fair Rc's are on the rise. IMO I would still rather have a big rock in the looks department . Awesome review 👍

Brett is the ramp that you used one that you guys made or purchased? Video is awesome, I love the driving and handling of the Vorteks on the pavement. Love driving my daughters 1/16 E-Revo.

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, good question. They belong to our local retail hobby store and i'm been trying to find out where they came from too, but they were purchased years ago by employees who are no longer with us, so it's hard to find out. They're nice little plastic ramps that look like they were made for BMX or skateboarding but it's hard to say. -Brett

Nice bro super speed👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

The Big Rock wide arms would look sooooo dope on the vorteks! I've been wanting to take a Granite and put the typhon front and rear bumper assemblies and the outcast 4s wing and wing mount on it along with the wide big rock arms and some smaller 2.2 or 2.8 wheels and make a true 10th scale truggy!

The big rock has the same problem with the wheels Coming loose.Good idea to check them all before you run.

Back right mine was not tight from the factory but thanks to your video I checked it after I notice it was wobbly so I got lucky so my 1st pack was saved o 2pts when you hit a portable any bonus pts you make I'm the bowl lol

Will it do over 40 on 2s? Seems like a great truck...i wonder if you can fit 6000-6500 mah 2s hard packs? I have a few.thanks

I bought this one for my wife and the Big Rock for myself because ARMMA TOUGH BABY! 💪

@coenpaus1547

3 жыл бұрын

The chassis plate are so freaking weak. Arrma is good for onroad or offroad driving. But it is not real good for bashing. For bashing i prever traxxas. For normal driving and looks i prever arrma. Traxxas looks also good tho

@tenncutt

3 жыл бұрын

@@coenpaus1547 thats what you prever...

@RickWilleyOMC

3 жыл бұрын

@Tenncutty EXACTLY! Thanks for saying it!

@tenncutt

3 жыл бұрын

@@RickWilleyOMC lol! Just spit it out there!

@coenpaus1547

3 жыл бұрын

@@tenncutt the chassis bent realy easy thats just a fact. Rest of arrma parts are good

Cir-clip for the pinion now that’s considerate design.

It’s a great truck, well worth the price tag

7:10 my senton is the same way and it drives me crazy. I’ll have to try that “fix” for it

Yep, it's a great truck. John

The rear tire bouncing off seems to be Arrma's trademark move lol

@AMain_Hobbies

2 жыл бұрын

And what a move it is! -Brett

A question, about the arrma senton 3s blx and a vorteks 3s which is simply better?

Level 5* (Not Level 1) 😉 Also, do the motor mounting screws come stock with washers now?

Awesome review Brett ya just needed a great bash lol 😉👍

You guys should really do a comparison of this to the Rustler 4x4... I know there’s other videos of it but I feel like everyone covers it a bit differently

@Clavitz1

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. All the pros and cons of each.

Any idea what it means if steering suddenly stops working? Remote still communicates throttle/reverse, just no steering. Thank you!

Looks like a beast!!!! Might have to get one!!! How many RC's do you own Brett?

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

A couple... lol. I probably have a dozen r/c cars spread out between my home and work. I also have a couple special cars in the box, brand new. All of the vehicles in these videos belong to AMain and usually go to our retail store once we finish the video. At the retail hobby shop, where our guys can show off the vehicle and drive it around for customers to see, or maybe let the customer try before buying. But not all the cars. We probably have 50 or more r/c cars here at AMain and they take up a lot of space! -Brett

@jdsrcs8061

3 жыл бұрын

@@AMain_Hobbies Very cool brother!!!🤘🤘🤘

Wow Stewart can really drive !

I need one of those ramps!!! Where can I get one?

so much beating and still didnt break anything... ? amazing.

he said the vorteks wasnt meant for big jumps. is there something i can upgrade to make the vorteks better for big jumps?

I was looking into this and the Traxxas rustler the Arrma is cheaper and already has a speed controller fan and motor fan definitely more bang for your buck.

Mine is always breaking. Three days and I lost a steering servo the following day it kept losing calibration and I still do not have it all ironed out yet. I’m very upset that I haven’t had this thing but a week and it’s been nothing but nonstop issues Irma technical support is a joke, they don’t have a phone number you can call and you have to pay to ship it back for warranty even if it breaks the same day you bought it

Red V-Dub ‘vert in the parking lot. Awaiting your conversion to the world’s first full-size Sand Scorcher Convertible, right?

So essentially all the 3s arrmas are the same underneath the hood ? Gears and pinions ? So tire size in thought shouldn’t make a difference but other smaller things can add up like design and torque relative to the overall size , wheel width and length . I’m having a hard time choosing . I would like any of them and , thinking vorteks , thinking big rock, thinking granite and typhon . I’d say typhon looks like the smoothest driver but I like to go over fresh cut grass and backyards . I think it will do it but the big rock has to do it best if I’m looking at the wheel base and all seems more wheels down to me .

Sweet!!

what the best punch setting for road /grass and dirt

I want to see how it handles around that track!

@thischildishlifestyle

3 жыл бұрын

Took mine to the track, it actually does ok.

Truck looks awesome. I just got my first rc 2 weeks ago (senton blx) and I'm looking to get another but can't decide between this and the big rock or granite blx. I want fast, low to the ground and hard to roll, this seems great but there's no roads near me, just grass, dirt and gravel, maybe the vorteks modded some?

@AMain_Hobbies

2 жыл бұрын

>I want fast, low to the ground and hard to roll The Granite is more on the high-sitting truck side. Go with Big Rock (long chassis) or Vortek (short chassis). In rough off-road conditions the Big Rock is more stabile because of it's larger footprint and stance. For on-road conditions, it's the opposite, where the short Vortek chassis allows it to powerslide, wheelie and do donuts pretty easily. That's my experience anyways. Hope that helps. -Brett

@michaelmalone7657

2 жыл бұрын

The big rock is amazing. Wheelie machine. But, I’m thinking about getting this and the Talion

I'm not 100 percent on this but on my arrmas I was told to set end points FIRST to get the speed that extra couple MPH, factory settings are like 95 percent at full throttle without setting points and it seems to be true but I haven't put a GPS on to see. Just a tip to try and see if it works

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

It's up to your personal preference. We do not reset the factory setting of RTR cars we get, unless there seems to be a noticeable issue when driving it. Some people like to reset and calibrate the ESC with new models, but it's up to you. -Brett

IDK why, but the Vortex reminds me of a Rustler 4x4 VXL but Made by Arrma and improved.

Great video. I own the Vorteks Green version. I am new to the hobby. I have learned that this car's crown gear and input gear are plastic. Therefore, If I want to run 3s battery well on this car, I have to upgrade these things to metal ? Thank you!

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

No. It is designed the way it is for 3S LiPo use. They are not plastic gears, they are a composite material made with oversized teeth pitch to prevent stripping and they hold up very well. We have never stripped one. You are good to play on 3S. -Brett

@hobbyman1971

3 жыл бұрын

@@AMain_Hobbies Thank you

Please do I typhon 6s v5 review. Thanks

Good car with special electronics 😜

My Vorteks did the same thing, then proceeded to hit a tree and break a shock shaft. Oh well. Still love the truck.

@quarans08

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. It seems to hate things like poles and trees, because the only thing I broke was a shock.

Will go faster with a 3s 100c/120c battery?

big fan was wondering for this vehicle are u able add paddle tires is this better then the typhon 3s what's the highest pinion can u add want go faster without burning out the esc.

@AMain_Hobbies

2 жыл бұрын

Don't know the answer on the pinion gear, although from our testing, the Vortek gearing is already on the edge of it's limits in terms of motor heat. Unless you live in a cold climate environment, I don't recommend gearing up. For the paddles, that is going to be tough because Arrma doesn't offer anything and the truck requires the less common 14mm hex. You might be able to buy Arrma wheels and glue paddles to them, but I don't know of any pre-mounted paddle tires made for the Vorteks. -Brett

I buy the traxxas rustler 4x4 vxl is and good truck ?????

Hi what’s the remote control distance 150 meters ?

Got me one 👌🏻🤙🏻👍🏻

I like both Traxxas & Arrma stadium trucks, yet I think I"ll go ahead & convert my nitro savage to electric as I already have a chassis to build upon

Is AMain Hobbies going to review the team associated sr10 oval rtr?

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

It's next! Keep a look out. -Brett

Do you think I would be able to fit a 168mm long Lipo in the Vorteks with some light modification?

@gillian9178

3 жыл бұрын

The largest battery with the removable plastic block removed is 158mm, that's with the battery right up against the rear transmission housing. At the front their is no more space at all to be had.

This is a Need for Speed Like A Champion like you

My vortex will be in tomorrow can’t wait to bash it

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Congrats and have fun. -Brett

MINT video like always

How can the vent hole in the tire be helpful? Seems to me that water would now get into the foam. Watching you put it through it's paces shows it can take a bashing without breaking. OutsourcedRC had a few issues with it. I'm getting a different feel for this RC Truck now.

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

The tire vent hole allows the water to escape, where a wheel vent hole doesn't. When driving in water, water will get inside regardless of where the vent hole is. So by having the vent hole on the tire, on the outside, centrifugal force will push the water out of the tire vent hole, and help the tire/foam dry faster and last longer - in theory. -Brett

@robertwren2289

3 жыл бұрын

@@AMain_Hobbies, If you plug the vent holes that come on the inside, doesn't that keep water out of the foam? Isn't the point to keep the water out of the foam in the first place? Those holes on the outside will allow water to get in.

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

​@@robertwren2289 The point, from our perspective, is helping people prevent ruining good tires. Honestly, water is safe for foams, but leaving the foam wet is not. It's not a water issue, it's a drying out issue. When the vent hole is on the wheel, water can easily get in but cannot easily escape. With the vent hole is on the tire, the water cannot easily enter, but it can very easily escape. It's just two different methods to achieve the same goal - prolonging the life of the tire. I didn't believe it myself at first, but vent holes on the tires (for high-performance vehicles) works really well to eject moisture, dust and any pebbles that would otherwise sandpaper down the foam. -Brett

Great review. I'm new to RC and just picked up my Vorteks last week. Loving it so far. One question. You mentioned this car isn't made for big jumps. What would you recommend for someone that wanted to do a lot of big jumps? Thanks!

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

Go for the higher sitting Granite or Big Rock. The Vorteks can do it, but with shorter tires, shocks and ground clearance, is less equipped to absorb harsh landings. -Brett

@Jonathan9727

3 жыл бұрын

@@AMain_Hobbies Thanks for the response! Do you think the Outcast 4s or 6s would be better for jumping and back flips than the Granite, and more different from the Vorteks? Thank you!

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

​@@Jonathan9727 Oh yeah! For quick backflips, wheelies and lots of responsiveness when you pull the trigger, the Outcast is your truck. The 4S is really awesome for what it costs, but they're hard to find in stock. The 6S is good too, but much heavier, so maybe not as quick and responsive. -Brett

Hey Bud! Vortek or the Krayton 4s? Thinking of buying one.

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

4S if you can find one. -Brett

Hey I have a question, I’m new at this and I don’t really know what I’m doing but this video helped me out ALOT. My question is where do I buy the battery required for this rc car

@AMain_Hobbies

2 жыл бұрын

From us! Have you seen our shop? This truck will need a 3S LiPo with an IC5/EC5 connector; here's what we offer for that: www.amainhobbies.com/search?s=3s+ec5+lipo If you want the Smart Technology functionality, you can't use just any 3S LiPo, you'll need one of the Spektrum Smart Batteries: www.amainhobbies.com/spektrum-rc-3s-smart-lipo-hard-case-50c-battery-pack-w-ic5-connector-spmx50003s50h5/p968630 -Brett

@saalwix1030

2 жыл бұрын

I also have another question, I have this exact model but it keeps pulling to the right whenever I drive it. Would you know how to fix that?

@AMain_Hobbies

2 жыл бұрын

@@saalwix1030 Use the Steering Trim knob on your transmitter to center the steering. -Brett

@saalwix1030

2 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you! That was bothering me.

Brett did your vorteks make a weird clicky noise right outta the box? Earl mooreheads makes an awful clicking noise I’m not sure if it’s meant to or not and it’s hard to tell in this vid

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

There is a slight clicky but I think it's just the gears settling in. Some of the diff gears are a composite material but with huge teeth to handle the power, and they seem adequate. The gears do need to seat together after a few runs, and kind of mate together if that makes sense. I do not think the click is an issue. -Brett

@V8chump

3 жыл бұрын

@@AMain_Hobbies awesome thanks for the response Brett 😁

What Traxxas vehicle is the Vortek competitor? I was trying to figure that out, my guess is the Rustler.

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Rustler 4X4 VXL. -Brett

what do you like more

Why would you ever use that old 3s battery?

Vorteks comes stock with 18T pinion. This is only possible because of the heatsink and fan. Even only without the fan the Vorteks would be overgeared. For Comparison: The Typhon 3S which got the same motor, is way lighter and has way smaller tires...and comes stock with 15T !!! So actually the Vorteks should have come stock with 13T Pinion to be save from overheating. Well, as he said, going over 18T for offroad bashing is suicide:)

How can Arrma keep making new vehicles, when you can't get parts for last years model? Everything seems to be on backorder....

Do I have to replace the motor bearings every 2 weeks like other arrma motors?

@AMain_Hobbies

3 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't have to replace any motor bearings in the Arrma motors. If the bearings are going bad, it's a sign the customer is abusing the vehicle above the intended use. All those big jumps make for cool KZread videos, but it's a great way to prematurely ruin your vehicle. -Brett

For you sir. Senton or vorteks i cant decide what to get. I am kinda leaning for vorteks because i think overall in different type of road and terrain vorteks has the edge than the senton. But senton is i like the design bexause the wheel is in inside but its too small

@AMain_Hobbies

2 жыл бұрын

From our experience, the Senton is a great truck but probably not as capable, or as proficient in rougher terrain as the Vorteks; the Vorteks is wider, with a bigger stance and offers more stability. The Senton Short Course Truck style is great for smoother surfaces and it's especially good for racing, because the tires under the body allow more "bumping and rubbing" and provides exciting racing. Vorteks on the race track will probably be less exciting, although it will perform well. Hope this helps Emsky! -Brett

@Tylenol888

2 жыл бұрын

@@AMain_Hobbies thanks i thik i will go with vorteks i dont race i like more bashing and rugged terrain.

@AMain_Hobbies

2 жыл бұрын

​@@Tylenol888 Sounds good! If you need any help let us know. Enjoy! -Brett